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Monday, 21 October 2013

Take 4 ingredients - an autumn twist on a summer classic

Halloween´s coming and the Portuguese pumpkins are getting plump.This recipe is all over the worldwide web and has pinterested itself all over Portugal, but I have to say I am going to flag it up again because its a classic.There are no rules that say you can only eat frozen yogurt in the summer. With the addition of pumpkin, it comfortably transports to the next season.Frozen yogurt is the perfect sweet trick and treat no matter what time of the year. This version is lightly-flavoured with fresh pumpkin puree and Greek yogurt. If you don't have an ice cream maker don't worry,you can put all the ingredients in a freezable container, put it in the freezer and give it a good stir and smoosh it around every half hour until you reach the desired consistency. Healthy, easy, and if you are American or someone who celebrates Thanksgiving, a delicious and perfect light finale to your Thanksgiving dinner.

Homemade Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt

1 cup greek yogurt, strained1 cup pumpkin puree1 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon cinnamonMix everything together in a large mixing bowl until completely combined. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker for a few minutes until it is a smooth, cool consistency. Alternatively, place the bowl in the freezer and stir mixture every half hour until it reaches desired consistency.

About Me

I´m a self-taught cook.From my childhood in Scotland through growing up in South East England, my mother was my formative influence. Holidays in Europe, America,Africa and Scandinavia fed me with culinary inspiration. Fifteen years of holidaying in Tavira, led me to up roots and follow the dream to live in Portugal. Here in Castro Marim we run a small guest house, Casa Rosada.Relocation has opened my eyes and taste buds to how recipes and their ingredients can change and develop when incorporated into another country´s food culture and how foreigners like myself adapt the local dishes,bringing a new slant to them.In the last three years I have been researching and cooking traditional Portugueses dishes and then inventing a modern twist to them. I´ve started this food blog so I can share new recipes and a slice of Algarvian life here at Casa Rosada here in Castro Marim.